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Worbarrow Gardens, Poole, will close to vehicles for gas main works from 27 July to 21 August 2026. Diversions in place; BCP Council issues order.

A former Poundland store has been transformed into a Mountain Warehouse flagship outlet.

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Dorset restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.

Young people with SEND are moving into paid employment through BCP Council’s Supported Internship Programme, as graduates celebrated success at Upton House.

The FTY Lab, located in Poole, was launched during a VIP event on July 10, with former football manager Harry Redknapp in attendance.

A high-end surf-and-turf restaurant is due to open soon in Poole.

Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary traffic lights in July due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.

The air over Bournemouth didn't just smell of sea salt that May—it was thick with the scent of burning rubber, high-octane fuel, and sheer adrenaline. Twelve years ago, the tranquil seaside town was transformed into a roaring, screeching amphitheatre of motion for the first Bournemouth Wheels

A fisherman has told of the “incredible” moment he spotted a loggerhead turtle 27 miles off Dorset.

A traditional wood-fired pizzeria serving fresh Italian ingredients has opened in Christchurch.

A man who smashed up an MP’s office and Poole Jobcentre and had a zombie knife has pleaded guilty to multiple offences.

Dorset Council is sticking to its decision over plans to end a school crossing patrol in Ferndown.

Dorset’s seaside towns have received mixed reports in a new national survey from Which? with some coastal spots appearing in the UK’s top 20 while Bournemouth and Poole place near the bottom of the table.

Two men are due to appear in court in connection with alleged hunting offences in Dorset

Kimmeridge Coastguard Rescue Team has responded to nine emergency incidents since July 7.

Ryanair has warned Brits travelling to Europe this summer to expect "significant" queues at 16 major airports due to the EU's Entry/Exit System.

A pair of girls from Bournemouth have been reported missing.

A massive fire broke out on Friday evening after camping stove set a tent alight at a festival in Dorset.

The talented team at Leaf Studio Academy of Performing Arts have pulled out all the stops once again for another cracker of a show in Roaring On.

A huge fire broke out Friday evening at a festival in Dorset as multiple fire crews descended on the scene.

A man has reportedly been committing acts of "outraging public decency" in the naturist section of Studland beach and Police are appealing for information.

A celebration of archaeology is set to spark curiosity and exploration across the South West.

Purbeck Film Festival returns for its 30th year from August 15 with open-air screenings across Purbeck's most extraordinary locations.

The 'Roads to Rail' steam rally from Swanage Railway will take place from June 26 to June 28 near Norden station and Purbeck Park

More than 40 pre-1957 Citroën vehicles visited Purbeck Mining Museum in Norden as part of the three-day Jurassic Coast Rally.

Helen Goldsack, chief executive of Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck, has retired after 27 years with the organisation.

For the first time in 80 years, Purbeck will welcome the return of the Famous Five through a collaboration between the National Trust and Blyton Books.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has been selected as Charity of the Year by Isle of Purbeck Golf Club’s Seniors Captain, Stuart Hopkins.